National Decorating Service

Since 1921.

Chicago’s Trusted Union Painting ContractoR

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  • Exterior of Wrigley Field with large red sign reading "Home of Chicago Cubs," digital message board displaying "National Decorating Service, Inc," and a large banner featuring Chicago Cubs players in uniform with a blue sky in the background.
  • Tall modern skyscraper with a unique white walkway map painted on its facade, surrounded by other high-rise buildings in a city, with a body of water at the base and a clear blue sky overhead.
  • Empty banquet or conference room with patterned carpet, large windows with checkered curtains, and a scissor lift in the corner.
  • Close-up of a vintage Metro sign with large, curved lamp post in front of an old brick building with arched windows.
  • A brick building with multiple arched windows on a sidewalk. There is a small light fixture above the windows and a drain on the concrete ground.
  • A person standing on scaffolding inside a building with colorful, ornate ceiling murals.
  • A tall, historic building with a clock tower and a statue of a woman holding a trumpet at the top, situated on a city street with tram tracks and pedestrians.
  • Interior of a theater with decorative arches, red carpeted stairs, and seating area with beige seats.
  • Interior space with a decorative wooden partition, ceiling track lighting, and a light brown wood floor.
Marquee sign at Wrigley Field announcing National Decorating Service, Inc. with a large poster of Chicago Cubs players on the stadium exterior.
Marquee sign at Wrigley Field announcing National Decorating Service, Inc. with a large poster of Chicago Cubs players on the stadium exterior.
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A tall, historic-looking building with multiple stories, large vertical windows, intricate architectural details, and a prominent clock tower on the corner, situated on a city street with visible sidewalk and streetcar tracks.
A tall, historic-looking building with multiple stories, large vertical windows, intricate architectural details, and a prominent clock tower on the corner, situated on a city street with visible sidewalk and streetcar tracks.
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3D text displaying 'NATIONAL DECORATING SERVICE' in blue on a black background.

Our Commitment

National Decorating Service, Inc. is a full-service union painting and decorating contractor serving Chicagoland since 1921. Based in Oak Brook, Illinois, we partner with general contractors, property owners, facility managers, institutions, and corporate clients across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

For over 100 years we’ve provided skilled union painting, decorating, coating, restoration, and finishing services throughout the Chicagoland area. Our work is grounded in preparation, product knowledge, field experience, and craftsmanship.

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Industries

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General Contractors

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Museums & Cultural Institutions

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Hotels & Hospitality

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Corporate & Office Environtments

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Healthcare

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Schools

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Religious Institutions

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Sports & Entertainment Venues

Our
Expertise

  • We review plans, site conditions, schedules, and finish requirements up front so expectations are clear before work begins.

  • Our union painting crews are equipped for commercial schedules, occupied spaces, phased work, and fast-moving jobsite demands.

  • We protect surrounding areas, follow safety requirements, and keep our work organized so your project can keep moving.

  • From prep to final coat, our focus is durable, professional results that look right at turnover and stand up after the job is complete.

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Our Portfolio

Browse Our Project Gallery

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Ceiling with painted cherubs and decorative patterns, scaffolding and construction materials below, indicating ongoing decoration or restoration work.
Close-up of a vintage-style Metra train station sign with a floral design, mounted on a decorative metal framework in front of a multi-story brick building with arched windows.
A brick building with arched window openings and black mesh coverings, alongside a concrete sidewalk with a metal drain.
Interior of a theater under renovation with rows of seats covered, a large American flag on stage, and a crane lift suspended near the ceiling.
Empty hotel conference room with windows covered by checkered curtains, patterned carpet, and a scissor lift in the corner.

Testimonials

  • “Your foreman was all one could wish, for he sought not only to conserve your best interest but ours as well.”

    — J.B. Redmond

  • “It is a great pleasure to the management of the East End Park Hotel to express our appreciation on account of the painting and decorating of this hotel.”

    – East End Park Hotel

  • “I also want to say a word of appreciation of the gentlemanly conduct of the workmen.”

    — St Stephans Evangelical Lutheran Church

  • “Your superintendent has just completed the painting and redecorating of our local houses and theatre. We want to take this opportunity to tell you that the work was above and beyond in every respect. We are more than pleased with the artistic appearance and we hope to work with National Decorating again soon.”

    — Irvin Amusement Company

  • “I take this as an opportunity to compliment you on your wonderful organization and to express my appreciation of the work you completed on our property. It gives me pleasure to recommend the National Decorating Service to anyone contemplating future painting or decorating in their place of business.”

    – Irons & Clamage

  • “I am excited to write this letter to you to express our appreciation for the excellent work which you have rendered us in decorating our magnificent Temple over the past few years. We feel that you have aided us in making our building expressive of the beauty and dignity which such an institution as ours should have.”

    – Emil Hirsch Center

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Get In Touch

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2210 Camden Court
Oakbrook, IL 60523
Phone: (630) 571-8110
Fax: (630) 571-0053
Email: info@nationaldecoratingservice.com

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(630) 571-8110